Merton Priory- History
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An engraving by Malcolm c.1800 showing a chapel located to the west of the main church

Merton Abbey Mills calico works in the 1820s

Here you will find information about the history of Merton Priory.

For a brief history of the main phases of the Priory's history click the links below:

For a detailed description of the Priory site see the:

The Wandle Industrial Museum (www.wandle.org) has an excellent exhibition on the Priory see:

For a note on the coronation of Henry VI see: